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Creativity, Therapy, and Self-Discovery: Dr. Julie Hanks Guest Appearance
Dr. Julie Hanks in a guest appearance on a podcast about the complex journey of personal and creative growth.
Navigating Personal Beliefs Within Religious Contexts and Maintaining Relationships: Guest Appearance on Between Us Podcast
Dr. Julie Hanks recently appeared as a guest on the Between Us Podcast. They discussed how to navigate personal beliefs within religious contexts, how to maintain relationships, and more.
10 Signs of a Healthy Self
Your self is the core of who you are. Some people call it the soul or the spirit. Whatever you call it, it consists of the very best parts of you. I have found during my time working with LDS clients that the desire to avoid tension and conflict can sometimes hinder the development of a sense of self.
Invisible Labor: Valuing the Unseen Contributions of Women
Several months ago, a family member recounted a small but powerful scenario that happened in her Sacrament Meeting. While conducting the meeting, the bishop acknowledged that one of his counselors was not present on the stand; his counselor’s wife was ill and he was sitting in the pews with his children. Interestingly, not once was the man’s spouse acknowledged for sitting alone with her children week after week while her husband sat on the stand. Why? Because women are expected to perform the bulk of the invisible labor required for maintaining relationships.
Tips to Stop Arguing About Chores at Home
Have you ever wondered, “How can I get my spouse to do more work around the house?” You are not alone. Here are tips to help you stop arguing over chores at home Dr. Julie Hanks shared on Good Morning Utah.
How do I support my 13-year-old daughter who wants to stay in the LDS Church when I have left? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Saren is trying to reconcile letting her child be a part of something that she has chosen to leave behind while also respecting her daughter’s agency. To top it off, her daughter has had a difficult time with her mother’s decision to leave the Church.
Fowler’s Stages of Faith: 6 Stages of Faith Development
James Fowler developed a theory of six stages that people go through as their faith matures. The basic theory, known as Fowler’s Stages of Faith, can be applied, not only to those in traditional faiths, but those who follow alternative spiritualities or secular worldviews as well.
How do I decide on a career that I won’t later regret or wish I had taken a different path? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Kellice wants to choose a sustainable career to support herself and her boys, but she isn’t sure where to start. How can she be sure she isn’t going to make the wrong decision?
Opinion: Mother’s Day is painful for many of my clients. Here’s how we all can help—Op-ed for The Salt Lake Tribune
Why do so many women dread Mother’s Day? What are we doing inadvertently, as a community, to perpetuate this pain? And what can we do about it?
Based on my 30 years of clinical experience working with women in Utah, I have a few ideas.
5 Motherhood Myths Making You Miserable: Good Things Utah
Motherhood is a beautiful experience, but it can come with a lot of misconceptions. Here are 5 myths about motherhood that might be bringing you down.
Healing Aspirational Shame: One Mormon Woman's Journey
It wasn’t until my early teens that I recognized the dilemma that I was facing. I wanted a lot for my life, for my career, for my creative expression. I knew that I wanted to pursue a helping profession and that I wanted to express myself through songwriting and singing. But because I had internalized the message that a woman’s role was to sacrifice for her family, I started believing that my aspirations were not good, and not of God. I was hearing that God wanted me to be a wife and a mother, and I knew that that was true, but I wanted other things for my life, too. I began to wonder and eventually believe that something was wrong with me for having such strong creative desires and educational and professional aspirations. Did I have to choose between having a family and having a career?
Stepping Back from the Church? How to do so in a psychological healthy way with Dr Julie Hanks Consulting
This bonus episode of the podcast is for anyone who is considering a step back from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while also wanting to protect their mental health.
Dr. Julie Hanks Shares Insights on Faith Questions and Relationships: Between Us Podcast
Listen as I chat with the hosts of the Between Us Podcast and talk about all things faith and relationships.
How do I heal from a patriarchal marriage and let go of resentment I’m carrying towards the LDS Church? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Alyssa feels angry when she thinks about the time she lost living in a patriarchal marriage and sad when she thinks about her past self who didn’t feel empowered.
Mormon Land Podcast: What LDS Women Want—in the wake of a controversial ‘priesthood power’ speech
A thought-filled discussion with Mormon Land podcast on J. Anette Dennis’ quote on March 17. We discuss the quote as well as the flood of responses from Latter-day Saint women on the Church’s social media post.